Installing An Expansion Card - Dell DX6000G Hardware Owner's Manual

Table 3-1. Expansion-Card Installation Order
Card Priority Card Type
1 SAS 6/iR Modular
2 PERC 6/i
3 PERC 6/E controller
4 SAS 5/E
5 SCSI controllers
6 HPCC
7 Fibre Channel
8 10 Gb NIC
9 All other Dell storage cards
10 All other NICs
11 Non-Dell storage cards
* Refer to the expansion card's documentation to determine if the maximum
power exceeds 15 W. Any cards that exceed 15 W will be affected by the
restriction of one 25 W card.

Installing an Expansion Card

CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 80.
4 Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket. See
Figure 3-8.
Slot Max
Priority Allowed
2 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
Installing System Components
25 W
Card?
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N*
N*
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